Furloughed Federal Workers Eat For Free At Bon Jovi’s ‘Pay It Forward’ Restaurant
by Kamrin Baker, GoodGoodGood
As an estimated 1.4 million federal workers enter a third week either furloughed or working without pay, private nonprofits continue to show up in support of those impacted by the government shutdown. Even rock stars like Jon Bon Jovi are doing their part. The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation — which was founded by John and Dorothea Bongiovi in 2006 — currently has five community kitchens throughout New Jersey. Each location encourages customers to pay a suggested donation of $12 for a meal, or “pay it forward” for others in need. People who cannot afford to pay can also volunteer to work at the cafe.
Scientists Say North Atlantic Right Whale Population Slowly Increasing
by Associated Press
One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The North Atlantic right whale now numbers an estimated 384 animals, up eight whales from the previous year, according to a report by the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium released on Tuesday. The whales have shown a trend of slow population growth over the past four years and have gained more than 7% of their 2020 population, the consortium said. It’s a welcome development in the wake of a troubling decline in the previous decade.
Town Devastated By Steel Mill Closure Reborn Thanks To B-Ball Ref And The Hopes For New Grocery Store
by Andy Corbley, Good News Network
Once the steel and manufacturing jobs dried up, the town of Venice began to sink. This Illinois community lost two-thirds of its population, before seeing its last remaining grocery store close, and even its only school. But things are looking up again thanks to an unlikely ally, who presented himself as a financial and managerial conduit through which state money could help turn the lights back on in the town. In his pomp, Ed Hightower was an award-winning college basketball referee and school superintendent. Hightower built a storied career for himself that allowed his later years to be spent in stressless comfort.
Peanut Allergies Have Plummeted In Children
by Devika Rao, The Week US
Peanut allergies among children have dropped significantly over the past decade, and early introduction guidelines are likely the cause. Although food allergies can be deadly, taking steps to reduce the chances of them ever developing can lead to better health outcomes in the future. Food allergies in children dropped by 36% over the past 10 years, a change mostly attributed to a 43% drop in peanut allergies, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Eggs also overtook peanuts as the number one most common allergen among children. This shift comes 10 years after a study found that early exposure to peanut products could cut the chances of developing a peanut allergy by 80%.
Toddler Safe After German Shepherd Tracks Her For Hours In Cold Dense Woods
by Andy Corbley, Good News Network
A volunteer and his 7-year-old German shepherd named after a goddess have been hailed as heroes for finding a lost toddler amid plummeting temperatures. In Dorchester, New Hampshire, temps were passing 40 on route to an expected 20°F when a mother called 911 to frantically explain that her 2-year-old daughter and the family dogs were missing. A hole where a wooden fence joined a metal wire fence told of clever canines and a curious child in tow. At 3:15 p.m. on October 10th, the word went out to fire and rescue, state and local police, and volunteer teams, and soon 90 people were scouring the deep woods looking for the child.
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